Montessori Preschools near Moraga, CA
Le Petit Z is a cozy, boutique home-based preschool where Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and joyful play come together in a bright, wonder-filled space. Our carefully curated environment and enchanting...
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Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and...
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Miles of Smiles Daycare and Preschool offers a warm, nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. We provide infant, toddler, and preschool programs focused on play-based learning,...
Montessori Preschool Program
Our preschool program focuses on early learning through shapes, colors, counting from 1 to 20, and introduction to letters and the alphabet.
Toddler Care Program
For children ages 18 months to 3 years, we offer a nurturing program focused on exploring the world. Kids learn colors, basic words, and routines, practice using a spoon and sitting at the table, enjoy music, sensory play, social skills, and receive gentle potty training support.
Also offers: School Age Care Program, Infant Care Program
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At Cool Kids Club, our play-based approach nurtures curiosity, independence, and confidence, while also supporting each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We create a...
Montessori Preschool Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Childcare provider offering early learning services to young children. Challenges are presented daily to encourage knowledge, self-confidence, and pushing the limit. Children become motivated and...
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Loving, home-like care where little ones feel safe, happy, and loved while they learn, play, and grow.
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Now enrolling for the 2026–2027 academic year, and Summer Camp. Celebrating 35 years of Montessori excellence in Walnut Creek! At Springfield Montessori Walnut Creek, our experienced teachers...
Preschool Program
Our preschool program supports each child’s growth through individualized Montessori lessons that spark curiosity, build social-emotional confidence, and prepare them academically for kindergarten and beyond.
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a warm, nurturing space where children build early independence, language, and motor skills through hands-on Montessori activities, music, movement, and guided social interactions.
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Our early childhood program provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment that supports preschool readiness, creativity, and healthy development. We incorporate nature-inspired experiences,...
Montessori Preschool Program
A play-based learning program inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Children develop early literacy, math, creativity, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities and guided exploration.
Toddler Care Program
A fun and engaging program that supports toddlers as they grow in independence, language, and social skills. Children learn through play, music, art, and outdoor activities while building confidence and positive social interactions.
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Family childcare offering a preschool program, TK/Kindergarten readiness, play base, and social, emotional, and academic development. Reggio Emilia, a play-academic learning curriculum offers an...
Tender Loving Preschool Shining Stars
In this classroom the focus is learning to play and polish up our colors and counting that we should already have mastered, focus on language and literacy, understanding sounds and pre-reading and pre-math skills at circle time and school work as we learn to focus and prepare for kindergarten
Before and After Care Program
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ABC Daycare is a nurturing home-based environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The director has been open for four years and enjoys spending time engaging with children as they are...
Montessori Preschool Program
After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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As an official sponsor of the U.S. State Department-regulated au pair program for over 35 years, Cultural Care has placed more than 175,000 au pairs in the homes of American host families. These au...
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Discover an innovative approach to early childhood education in Moraga, California! Our play-based program with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) inspires curiosity and...
Preschool
Preschoolers are eager learners, exploring their world with curiosity and excitement. Our preschool program builds upon their natural interests, incorporating early literacy, math, science, and creative expression into their daily routines. Play-based learning helps children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and social connections. Key Focus areas are developing early literacy and numeracy skills, encouraging creative expression through art, music, and dramatic play, building independence and confidence in learning, and enhancing social and problem-solving skills through group activities.
Pre-K
The pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. Children develop literacy and math skills, engage in STEM activities, and practice self-regulation and collaboration. Our play-based approach ensures learning remains joyful and meaningful. Key Focus areas are strengthening pre-reading, writing, and numeracy skills, hands-on STEM exploration (science, technology, engineering, and math), fostering independence, confidence, and self-regulation, and encouraging social responsibility and problem-solving. skills
Also offers: Toddler
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Here at Lamorinda Montessori we integrate an interest based curriculum by Reggio Emilia with high quality Montessori materials, as well as offering Spanish Immersive lessons allowing students at our...
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Preschools near Moraga, CA
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Our program is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both children and their families. We offer a warm, home-like environment with age-appropriate materials, experienced caregivers, and a newly...
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Tweety's Childcare & Preschool is a licensed, home-based childcare center in Martinez dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience in a "home away from home" setting. Led by Moj...
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Since 2013, Bright Star has offered Bay Area parents with loving care meaningful early learning for their little ones. Children build strong foundations in letters, numbers, social-emotional skills,...
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Happy Liza's Daycare is located near Castro Valley High School, Ca. We offer a variety of services that range in age from infants to six years old. We foster a nurturing, loving, safe environment and...
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Early learning program serving infants through Kindergarten children. Program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and children are encouraged to learn through play, observation, and...
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We offer a fun, play-based learning experience where their unique talents are nurtured, friendships bloom, and they gain the skills they need for kindergarten success. It's a place where your child...
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Our program structure covers a daily schedule, which we follow consistently to give the children a sense of security. This program structure reflects the developmental needs of the children. Our...
Preschool Program
Daily Program Structure
We create fun learning opportunities for children to explore in a safe nurturing environment. 8:30 Music 9:00 Circle time 9:30 Daily activity 10:30 Outdoor play 11:45 Clean up 12:00 Lunch 12:40 Clean up 12:50 Nap/rest 1:50 Clean up/ free play 2:15 Story time or music 2:30 Outdoor play
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Guides
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FAQs About Moraga Montessori Preschools
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- Montessori preschools typically begin accepting children around the age of 2.5 to 3 years, allowing them to benefit from the Montessori method during their formative years. A Montessori daycare may accept children as early as infancy.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- Montessori focuses on kids exploring and learning with specific tools at their own speed, while regular daycare or preschool usually follows set lessons with teachers guiding the way.
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What does Montessori mean?
- "Montessori" embodies an educational philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, centered around child-driven activities and interactions within carefully designed learning spaces.